Postdoctoral Associate - Pandey Lab

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

The Pandey Lab at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate to study signaling and development pathways in mosses and vascular plants. The position requires a strong background in moss biology, molecular genetics, cell biology and phenotyping. Experience with high throughput data analysis is also required. Postdocs in the lab are encouraged to develop independent research concepts supported by fellowship and grant applications. More information about the ongoing work in the Pandey Lab can be found at website link and publications link .

Requirements

Highly motivated, goal-oriented individual who can work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and interactive research environment
Effective communication skills and ability to produce high-quality manuscripts
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
Live the Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship
Ph.D. in relevant research area
Cover letter clearly describing career goals and experience
CV and sample publication
Contact information of three professional references

Responsibilities

Ability to handle multidisciplinary projects in a time-efficient manner
Ability to direct one’s own research efforts as well as to critique project strategy
Effective design and assembly of experiments/ research projects
Ability to demonstrate project leadership and guidance for other research associates or graduate students as necessary
Effective communication in both written and oral form
Demonstrated collaboration skills

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